Nope. Like in this posting, I put the spaces in because otherwise phpBB is perceiving them as URLs, and then objecting that You must have 3 posts before you can post URL's/Links.

Anyway, after a swift tshark session I've realised that the firewall for the company I'm (temporarily!) working for must be blocking IRC traffic. Which is kinda 1) sensible - I'm supposed to be working, and 2) stupid - have they never heard of Mibbit? (Actually, I'd never heard of Mibbit till a minute ago. It's a web-based IRC client; could be handy for anyone else in my situation. www. mibbit .com)

Well best practices procedures often call to block everything and only explicitly allow what is needed. If it was directed at IRC, a lot of other IRC servers use other ports 6666, 6668, 6669 and even others. Also the indy media server has an html interface you can use:

"Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a form of real-time Internet text messaging (chat) or synchronous conferencing. It is mainly designed for group communication in discussion forums, called channels, but also allows one-to-one communication via private message as well as chat and data transfers"

Say hello by typing in the lower text box. Your chats will be displayed in the main window.

Please note that many people loiter in irc channels, so don't be disappointed if people aren’t actually at their computers. Keep the tab (channel) open and people will pop in. Many are in different time zones. If you really are stuck ask in the forum.

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The indymedia how to

“New users: Connect quickly using a web browser

For the impatient: If you just want to connect quickly to Indymedia chat (from any computer), use the handy web version:

Step 3: Type in your desired nickname where it says "Nickname". Generally, people don't use their full names, for privacy reasons. IRC is kind of like the wild west. Most make up a consistent nickname, or use their first name.

Step 4: Type in the channel (chat room) that you want to talk in, where it says "Extra channels". For example, type in "tech" to visit the #tech channel (without the quotes).

Step 5: Click the "Chat!" button and you should be logged in. You will likely be automatically logged into the default #indymedia chat room. Note that as this room is the default, there are many folks here who aren't necessarily involved in Indymedia organizing.

Step 6: In the topleft of your window, you should see links or tabs for the other chat room(s) you specified in "Extra channels". Click on these to switch between the different rooms. Then just type in what you want to say in the lower-left of the your window.

Step 7: IRC is a great way to communicate, more fluid and informal than email. However, please think before you type; exercise caution and respect the privacy of others. Now, repeat after me:

Anything that you ever type into a computer could be seen by anyone at any point in the future.

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